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USDC surpassed Tether as the leading stablecoin in terms of transfer volume, reaching an all-time high of $1.8 trillion in February, with USDC accounting for 70% of the total volume.

SoFi has partnered with BitGo to provide infrastructure for its bank-issued stablecoin, SoFiUSD, in response to new federal legislation supporting digital dollar infrastructure.

The Sky token has seen a 10% increase in value following a governance vote that reduced staking emissions and expanded credit infrastructure around its USDS stablecoin, indicating a positive shift in market dynamics.

Western Union has partnered with Crossmint to support the launch of its USDPT stablecoin on the Solana blockchain, enabling blockchain payments to be linked to its global payout network.

Giving Block facilitated over $100 million in stablecoin donations to charities in 2025, potentially driven by changes in US laws, marking a significant growth in 'crypto philanthropy'.

Ripple has expanded its payments platform to include end-to-end stablecoin infrastructure, adding new features such as managed custody and fiat-to-stablecoin settlement capabilities, and has processed over $100 billion in volume.

SoFi Technologies' stock is rising due to a new stablecoin partnership with Mastercard, indicating potential growth opportunities for the digital-first bank.

Ripple has expanded its stablecoin payments stack for banks and fintechs by integrating custody, treasury automation, and settlement tools, further pushing into institutional cross-border payments.

Visa and Bridge plan to expand stablecoin-linked card offerings to over 100 countries through a partnership with Lead Bank, enabling businesses and fintechs to offer stablecoin-backed Visa cards.

The European Central Bank has warned that growing stablecoin adoption could lead to a decrease in bank deposits, negatively impacting lending and monetary policy transmission in Europe.

Gate has obtained a Malta payments license, enabling the company to execute payment transactions in the EU, including direct debits and credit transfers under PSD2 rules, expanding its fiat and stablecoin rails.

Circle, the stablecoin issuer, has reported a 64% increase in full-year sales and a 72% jump in USDC supply, leading to a 20% surge in shares and beating Q4 earnings estimates by $770 million in revenue.